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Ageism – A Couple in their Nineties

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

A couple in their nineties is both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember things.  

note pad and pen

Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks.

'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?'

'Sure.'

'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks.

'No, I can remember it.'

'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?'

He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.'

'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks.

Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!'

Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs... She stares at the plate for a moment.

'Where's my toast?’

Happy Friday!!!

Don't forget to have a great weekend!

 

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Comments(16)

John M. Scott
BRE # 01442690, Scott Keys Properties - San Francisco, CA
Broker / Owner San Francisco Bay Area

Ah Kathleen, that definitely got a chuckler out of me! I sometimes forget about stuff I need to be doing, long term - but am usually reminded when I lay in bed at 5am not being able to sleep!

Feb 03, 2012 03:05 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathleen, thanks for the good laugh!    Could this be the same as -- going downstairs to get some stamps, stop to put away some shoes, get a drink, get back upstairs and wonder what I went downstairs for?

Feb 03, 2012 03:05 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Kathleen - This reminds me of an email I received the other day that was about a group of girlfriends growing old together.

Feb 03, 2012 03:22 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

John,I do not know what I would do without my list!  I live by my list and will likely die by my list (LOL)! Thanks for stopping by.

Joan, Ah ... yeah ... just like that.  I could not find my cell phone this morning ... so I called it.  Thankfully I did not have it on silent or turned off!  Thanks for stopping by.

Christine, I think I have seen that one.  Very funny indeed.  Have a great weekend.  Thanks for your comment.

Feb 03, 2012 03:44 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Kathleen - LOL, that is really cute.  thanks so much for getting my Saturday off to a good start.

Feb 03, 2012 09:51 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Kathleen, I resemble that scenario, LOL.  Now, will you help me find my keys?  Thanks for a good morning laugh. 

Feb 04, 2012 03:30 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

A great way to start off my Saturday... with a good laugh. Thanks, Kathleen!

Feb 04, 2012 03:48 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Debbie, These things are funny.  We can all relate in one way or another. Thanks for stopping by.

Juli,I have a magnet on my refrigerator which states:  "If I could remember your name I'd ask you where I left my keys."  It was given to me as a gift many years ago.  I'm much better at remembering names these days. Thanks for your comment.

Peggy, You are welcome.  Glad you got a chuckle. Have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 04, 2012 04:35 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

David, Good for you on sleeping in.  We all deserve that luxury from time to time.  Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 04, 2012 10:59 AM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Kathleen

This almost sounds like my parents. I'd laugh louder if it didn't come too close for comfort. Fortunately, neither one is forgetful, they just like their usual banter. To some folks, it would sound like a disagreement. But they're never loud and obnoxious like George's parents on "Seinfeld".

Feb 04, 2012 12:19 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Pacita,  I've learned I can laugh or cry.  My Mom, who turns 93 on February 23rd has advanced dementia. Watching her decline reminds me to laugh more at life and at myself.  Understandably, it is not truly funny to watch those who suffer from memory loss.  I laugh at myself as I walk into the other room and forget what I went there for ... until of course I return to the room I left ... then I remember (LOL)!

Feb 04, 2012 04:15 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Kathleen. I was talking to my sister today - we decided that old is 10 years older than you are today.

Feb 05, 2012 02:12 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Steve, That's an interesting thought.  The older I get the younger I feel (at heart) yet when I look at where I will be in 10 year ... yep --- I'll be old!  Thanks for your comment.

Feb 05, 2012 03:20 PM
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